90 stories tagged #Iran Conflict

  1. Rising Treasury Yields, Fueled by Iran Conflict, Set to Balloon US Interest Payments
    finance

    Rising Treasury Yields, Fueled by Iran Conflict, Set to Balloon US Interest Payments

    Geopolitical tensions with Iran are driving up Treasury yields, adding tens of billions to US debt costs and squeezing risk assets like crypto.

    last wk. 2 min read
  2. S&P 500 Surges 130% as Consumer Sentiment Plunges to Record Low
    finance

    S&P 500 Surges 130% as Consumer Sentiment Plunges to Record Low

    The S&P 500 is up 130% since 2020, yet US consumer sentiment just hit an all-time low of 44.8 in May 2026, signaling a historic disconnect.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. Treasury Chief Backs New Fed Chair on Rate Cuts as 'Disinflation' Looms
    finance

    Treasury Chief Backs New Fed Chair on Rate Cuts as 'Disinflation' Looms

    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expresses confidence in Kevin Warsh's potential rate cuts, signaling a new era for the Federal Reserve under Warsh's leadership.

    last wk. 1 min read
  4. RBI Sells $9.8B as Rupee Plunges 4% in March, Sharpest Drop Since 2019
    finance

    RBI Sells $9.8B as Rupee Plunges 4% in March, Sharpest Drop Since 2019

    The Reserve Bank of India intervenes aggressively as the rupee suffers its steepest monthly decline in seven years, driven by the Iran conflict and surging crude prices.

    last wk. 2 min read
  5. Mark Cuban Dumps Most of His Bitcoin, Calls It a Disappointment
    crypto

    Mark Cuban Dumps Most of His Bitcoin, Calls It a Disappointment

    Billionaire Mark Cuban sold most of his Bitcoin, calling it a failed hedge after it dropped 39% while gold surged past $4,500.

    last wk. 1 min read
  6. Iran Conflict Rattles Asian Markets, Dims Fed Rate Cut Hopes
    world

    Iran Conflict Rattles Asian Markets, Dims Fed Rate Cut Hopes

    Geopolitical tensions push Asian markets lower, energy prices up, and reduce the likelihood of Fed rate cuts in 2026.

    last wk. 1 min read
  7. Trump: Fed Rate Cuts Tied to End of Iran Conflict
    finance

    Trump: Fed Rate Cuts Tied to End of Iran Conflict

    Donald Trump signals the Federal Reserve may delay interest rate cuts until the U.S.-Israel-Iran war ends, impacting market expectations for 2026.

    2w ago 1 min read
  8. Iran Conflict Costs Global Firms $25B as Oil Tops $100
    finance

    Iran Conflict Costs Global Firms $25B as Oil Tops $100

    Airlines bear $15B of $25B in war costs; supply chains buckle as oil prices surge.

    2w ago 1 min read